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An outer covering, typically used for protection
“Perenelle was now completely sheathed in a thick cocoon of white silken spiderweb.”
Something that serves as a protective insulation or barrier
“Encasing the guitar in a cocoon of foam padding ensures that it doesn't move so much as an inch during transit.”
The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place
To envelop or enclose in a layer or covering
“One day, it stops crawling around nibbling on leaves, and decides to cocoon itself in a dark shell for weeks on end.”
To protect, typically (or figuratively) with a protective layer or cover
“And the sheer beauty of the place, as well as being so far away from civilization, had helped cocoon her from her emotional turmoil.”
To wrap up, cover, or surround completely
To keep apart or separate from others
To protect to an excessive degree
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